Senior Gameplay Programmer (m/f/d)

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Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.

Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to help craft an immersive and highly interactive world. Your role will focus on creating core gameplay systems, improving player interactions, and optimizing mechanics for our survival city-builder.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine core gameplay mechanics such as combat, crafting, movement, and automation.

Work on procedural world generation and resource management mechanics.

Collaborate with designers to implement engaging and intuitive gameplay features.

Optimize performance for seamless open-world experiences.

Debug, test, and polish gameplay systems for a AAA-quality experience.

Requirements

3+ years of gameplay programming experience

Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5

Experience with at least one of: physics interactions, AI behaviors, or multiplayer mechanics

Knowledge of procedural generation and automation systems

Strong debugging and optimization skills

Passion for survival and city-building games

Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany

Valid EU work authorization

What we offer

The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.

A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

A central Munich location.

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